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Which term refers to a force exerted by a support or constraint on a structure in response to external loads applied to the structure?
Which term refers to a force exerted by a support or constraint on a structure in response to external loads applied to the structure?
What defines a Coplanar Parallel Force System in the theory of structures?
What defines a Coplanar Parallel Force System in the theory of structures?
In Coplanar General Force Systems, what is a distinguishing characteristic compared to Coplanar Concurrent Force Systems?
In Coplanar General Force Systems, what is a distinguishing characteristic compared to Coplanar Concurrent Force Systems?
What characterizes a couple in the context of forces?
What characterizes a couple in the context of forces?
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What type of internal force acts parallel to the cross-section of a structural element?
What type of internal force acts parallel to the cross-section of a structural element?
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What specifically causes a structural member like a beam to bend internally?
What specifically causes a structural member like a beam to bend internally?
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What term refers to the tendency of one part of a structure to slide or deform relative to an adjacent part along a plane parallel to the cross-section?
What term refers to the tendency of one part of a structure to slide or deform relative to an adjacent part along a plane parallel to the cross-section?
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Which of the following refers to a structure composed of members that are connected by relatively stiff or rigid joints?
Which of the following refers to a structure composed of members that are connected by relatively stiff or rigid joints?
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What term describes a structural member subjected to transverse loads only?
What term describes a structural member subjected to transverse loads only?
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Which of the following refers to a graphical representation used to analyze the forces acting on a single object or a component of a structure?
Which of the following refers to a graphical representation used to analyze the forces acting on a single object or a component of a structure?
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What term refers to a collection of forces that all lie within a single plane?
What term refers to a collection of forces that all lie within a single plane?
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Which of the following refers to a collection of forces that do not all lie within a single plane?
Which of the following refers to a collection of forces that do not all lie within a single plane?
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